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September 2011

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Asia has recently expressed an increased need of energy resources. It has impacted the U.S. markets already, and energy companies are taking notice. Chevron has decided to utilize Asia’s needs as a way to make more money for the company. The Trefis Team explains how Chevron plans to do this.[more]

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We are big fans of oil service stocks, and wanted to give you an update on some new promising oil-field service stocks that are popping up in the market. There are a couple different choices when it comes to service stocks, choose which is best for you. [more]

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Oil prices have varied greatly over the coarse of 2011. Right now oil isn’t in the best shape of its existence. The price of oil settled pretty low today. Reuters explains why oil reached a new low in the past 6 weeks.[more]

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Commodities stocks have always been of interest to many investors. If you are looking to get into the commodities market, be tactful in your choice. Energy commodities are a great choice in this area of the market, and others agree. Jeff Benjamin has a pretty strong opinion supporting energy, along with some stock picks.[more]

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Apache has bee working hard to to expand their assets and increase their production. Their most recent step has been their imminent purchase of Exxon’s North Sea assets. How will this better Apache’s numbers? Christopher Helman digs deeper into what this acquisition means for Apache. [more]

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Trying to find a company that you can check off every item on your stock expectation list? This can be close to impossible. Some of the most important items to look for are solid assets and reserves. How can you tell if a company’s assets will benefit you as an investor? Isac Simon has three main tips to keep in mind.[more]

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Surely, you have heard oil referred to as black gold a number of times. However, oil is beginning to take on more and more market characteristics of gold. Speculation is taking its effect, and prices are fluctuating. Daniel Dicker explains how oil is beginning to act more and more like gold in the market place.[more]

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Kinder Morgan and Valero energy have finally come to an agreement on a new pipeline system. This could be great news for consumers and operators alike. Making oil and gas more accessible will then make it more affordable. Exciting news! Zacks has all the important details.[more]

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There has been quite a bit of merger and acquisition activity this past year. One of the biggest being the buyout of Petrohawk. M&As can be great news for companies and investors alike. Investors can potentially cash in if stocks spike, so why not start thinking about possible M&A targets. Investment U has some predictions, let’s see what they have to say.[more]

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Earnings reports can be a bit deceiving for investors and it is important to really break down the numbers and get down to the nitty gritty to truly understand where the company is at. How do you know if a company’s earnings are something to be excited about? According to Seth Jayson, Cheniere Energy Partners is a company that has exciting earnings, and here is how you can tell.[more]

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Are you a long term stock holder? Don’t like to buy and sell daily? There are some great exploration and production natural gas stocks that can be great picks for investors who look for long term holds. Get to know these stocks well, especially because they are recommended to hold long. Make sure they fit into your portfolio appropriately, and David White believes these are 3 great options to consider.[more]

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Big oil has been focused on new drilling opportunities in two primary locations. One being the Gulf of Mexico, which we have posted a few articles about. Whats the second location? You guessed it, Alaska. Why is there so much push for drilling here? The Trefis Team compiled the details explaining why Alaska is so appealing.[more]

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As a consumer, the thought of high priced oil seems dreadful. However, let’s look at it from a different point of view. Travis Hoium looks at how slightly increase oil prices could positively effect the U.S. oil industry. I know you are skeptical, but keep reading![more]

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We are big fans of the small cap stock here at TKO. We are always looking for new small cap oil recommendations or picks. This time around, we didn’t have to look too far to find what we were looking for! Now, neither do you. James Hartje has picked his top 3 small cap oil stocks with great potential. [more]

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Petrobras may not be an American operating oil company, however, they could be a great buy for the American investor. They are producing impressive amount of oil and they are expected to be the largest oil company within the decade. Colin Lokey has compiled some of the stock details and company production information.[more]

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With the massive amounts of shale drilling, and the growing interest in industry of the oil sands, there has been great opportunity for the creation of new jobs. America’s economic slump has hit the oil industry hard, especially due to the Gulf oil spill and the reduced offshore drilling. Luckily the shale and oil sands boom has somewhat counteracted this. Paul Ausick explains how some of the big oil companies are putting people back to work.[more]

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Halliburton has been one of our favorite picks since the beginning of 2011. It has impressed us along the way, and continues to do so. Currently, HAL is expected to pop, and analysts are eagerly awaiting. James Hartje has listed his top 10 reasons you should invest in HAL. [more]

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We have posted a few articles recently discussing the rise of natural gas and when its expected to happen. The natural gas boom seems to be on its way, so you might as well be prepared with your stock picks. Nicholas Kusnetz picks his top ten picks of natural gas drillers for 2011.[more]

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These energy stocks are a steal in the price arena. They are at some of the lowest prices they have been, which means they are at a great buy in point right now. Many of these stocks are large companies who have proven track record, which can give you a little more confidence when thinking about investing. David Alton Clark likes these seven stocks, we hope you do too![more]

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Will natural gas prices ever go up? I think this a question that many of us natural gas enthusiasts have been asking ourselves recently. There has been talk of this for so long, but will it ever happen? Paul Ausick shares his point of view on the topic. [more]

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Transocean has been on a downward trend for the last couple months. However, if you look at the charts today, it looks like they are headed back to an upward trend. This is good news, and would be a great time to buy. Jim Van Meerten explains why RIG can be a good investment, and how they are going to keep this upward movement.[more]

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Good dividends are always something an investor looks at when considering stock options. Often the larger companies provide stronger dividends. In the oil and gas sector, this is no different.Stock Market Pundits agrees that these 5 big energy companies provide some of the best out there.[more]

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Chesapeake Energyhas been working hard to get their portfolio into tip top shape. The approach they have been using is to utilize unconventional plays and shale plays. Not too long ago people probably would have thought them crazy, but not at this point in the game. David White explains how CHK is doing so well, and the smart moves they made to get there.[more]

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Jim Cramer keeps raving about the Bakken Shale and the many companies operating there. The Bakken has become quite popular and has numerous companies generating some great income.Michael Filloon suggests some more Bakken companies beyond Cramer’s picks.[more]